Mexican Carnival Mask, Diablo (devil) mask
Artist
unidentified
Dateca. 1950
Mediumwood, paint, leather, fabric
Dimensions13 1/8 × 15 in. (33.3 × 38.1 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. David L. Harner
Object numberPC1977.79.20
DescriptionNahua mask in the shape of a devil (diablo) with horns from Guerrero, Mexico. Painted black with two white, red, and gold painted horns at the forehead. The open mouth is painted red with upper and bottom rows of white teeth exposed. The devil's eyes are red with white eyebrows.On View
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